The American

(2006)(Heart of Betrayal)(The first book in the Ryan Kealey series)A novel by Andrew Britton

The Senate Majority leader brazenly assassinated in the nation's capital. A high-rise apartment complex brought down by a suicide bomber. The most feared terrorist network aided by the most surprising--and deadly--of enemies. A dangerous new world needs a whole new set of players. Welcome to The American.In this powerful debut thriller from one of the freshest new voices in international suspense, Andrew Britton has crafted a bold novel that crackles with a high-stakes, post-9/11 urgency and introduces maverick CIA agent Ryan Kealy.